The Idea of Communism 3: The Seoul Conference Contributor(s): Taek-Gwang Lee, Alex (Editor), Zizek, Slavoj (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1784783943 ISBN-13: 9781784783945 Publisher: Verso
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: July 2016 |
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BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Political - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Communism, Post-communism & Socialism - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 9.1" L (1.00 lbs) 288 pages |
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Publisher Description: An all-star cast of radical intellectuals discuss the continued importance of communist principles In 2009 Slavoj iek brought together an acclaimed group of intellectuals to discuss the continued relevance of communism. Unexpectedly the conference attracted an audience of over 1,000 people. The discussion has continued across the world and this book gathers responses from the conference in Seoul. It includes the interventions of regular contributors Alain Badiou and Slavoj iek, as well as work from across Asia, notably from Chinese scholar Wang Hui, offering regional perspectives on communism in an era of global economic crisis and political upheaval. |
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